shinfin™ benefits apply equally to swimmers with disabilities - this is an important design factor. Here are some extra suggestions.
~ If you have difficulty controlling leg movements (e.g. due to Cerebral Palsy), the shinfin™ natural flexibility and resonance will guide you to a more streamlined kick for freestyle, backstroke and fly. The fins are specifically designed to encourage a streamlined kick. They guide your muscles to achieve a natural rhythmic movement. In our experience, their ability to help overcome difficulties with movement control is very impressive.
~ If either or both feet are amputated, the fins will help lift your legs to a horizontal swimming position and encourage a natural, powerful, streamlined kick.
~ If you have at least 20cm (8") of leg length below the knee, they should strap around your leg without modification.
~ If the amputation is higher, you will probably need to trim the top of the fins with scissors, to reduce water drag at the leading edge. This is fairly easy and we are happy to give you guidance, or do it for you.
~ If one or both legs are amputated above the knee, then the fins can be strapped to the back or front of your thigh. If the distance around your limb where you wish to strap the fins, is greater than about 40cm (16"), then you may need longer fin straps (which we can provide on request). So far, we have limited experience of this situation but we are always very happy to help.
~ Please do not hesitate to email us with your questions and suggestions. This helps us to improve our service to all swimmers.